Kia Rio: Receiver-Drier Replacement
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Remove the condenser.
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Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with L wrench
(A).
Tightening torque :
2.7~3.2 N.m (0.28~0.33 kgf.m, 2.0~2.4 lb-ft)
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Remove the desiccant (A) from condenser using a long nose plier.
Check for crumbled desiccant and clogged bottom cap filter.
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Apply air conditioning compressor oil along the O-rings and threads
of the new bottom cap.
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Insert the new desiccant into the receiver drier tank. The desiccant
must be sealed in vacuum before it is exposed to air for use.
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Install the new bottom cap to the condenser.
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Always replace the desiccant and bottom cap at
the same time.
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Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing
them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to
avoid leakage.
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Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser
fins when installing the condenser.
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Be sure to install the lower mount cushions of
condenser securely into the holes.
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Charge the system, and test its performance.
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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3.
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1.
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2.
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